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Fatima Focus
Our Lady of Fatima Parish Community
6 Cottonwood Road - Manorhaven, New York 11050
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Parish Mission Statement
Firmly rooted in our Roman Catholic tradition,
we, the Parish of Our Lady of Fatima are a
welcoming, caring and inclusive community of
believers. We seek to bear witness to Christ’s love
for all in our lives, in our community and in our
world.
We strive to continue the mission of Jesus through
worship and in our educational, spiritual and
social justice programs and in our commitment to
stewardship.
We are a collaborative, diverse, multi-cultural
parish dedicated to reaching out to all God’s
people, especially those in need.
All are welcome in this parish.
Mass at Our Lady of Fatima Parish
Sundays
Weekdays
Sat.: 5:00 PM, 7:00 PM (Spanish)
Mon. - Fri: 8:00 AM
Sun.: 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM (Family Liturgy),
Holydays
11:30 A.M.
Eve: 7:30 PM - Day: 8:00 AM
Rectory Office: Mon. - Fri.: 9 AM - 12 Noon & 1 - 5 PM;
Sat.: 9AM - 5PM Sun.: 9 AM - 1PM
Rectory Phone: 767-0781
Rectory Fax: 767-2981
Religious Education: 944-8322
Convent: 883-1762
Parish Outreach: 883-3903
(See page 2 for further Parish information.)
Parish Staff
Parish Ministries
Reverend Steven J. Peterson, Pastor
Sister Gerri O’Neill, O.P. Director Faith Formation
Sister Kathy Somerville, O.P. Director Parish
Social Ministry
Arthur Candido, Deacon
Helen Mochwart, Music Director
Barbara Minerva, Business Manager
Altar Servers:
Deacon Arthur Candido (516)883-8032
Altar Server Schedule:
Jane Candido (516)883-8032
Baptism Preparation:
Rev. Steven Peterson (516)767-0781
Bereavement:
Yvonne Calabrese (516)883-4817
Building & Grounds:
Christopher Bollerman (516)767-0781
Communication to the Sick:
Deacon Arthur Candido (516)883-8032
CaringHands Prayer Chain:
Marge Walsh (516)767-2936
Extraordinary Ministers of Communion:
Leonor Sanchez (516)708-1202
Faith Formation Board:
Dan Trunk (516)883-3329
Finance Council:
Frank Murphy
Gardening:
S. Kathy Somerville, O.P. (516)883-3903
Barbara Minerva (516)883-7652
Lectors:
Moderator: S. Kathy Somerville, O.P.
Schedule: Jane Candido (516)883-8032
Liturgy & Spirituality:
Rev. Steven Peterson (516)767-0781
Music:
Helen Mochwart (516)883-4415
Offering Counters:
Helen Raduazzo (516)883-8869
Pastoral Council:
Agatha Cotilleta (516)570-0925
Alicia Kellso (631)219-4552
Parish Trustee:
Ruth Masarik (516)883-4080
Michael Raduazzo (516)883-8869
Small Faith Communities:
Sister Gerri O’Neill, O.P. (516)944-8322
Ushers:
Michael Raduazzo (516)883-8869
Websites:
Janina Krach (516)883-8444
Parish Website: www.ourladyoffatimapw.org
Facebook: www.facebook.com/ourladyoffatimapw
Blog: ourladyoffatimapw.wordpress.com
Office Personnel
Rectory Secretaries:
Jose Machuca
Leonor Sanchez
Faith Formation Secretary:
Patricia Devine
Sacraments
Reconciliation: Saturday 4:00 – 4:45pm or by
Appointment
Baptism: Please contact the rectory four to six
weeks in advance for information and
appointment.
Marriage: Those planning a wedding should
contact the rectory at least 6 months in advance
(516)767-0781.
Anointing of the Sick: Every 4th Sunday of the
Month (11:30am Mass)
Devotions
Our Lady of Fatima Novena: Mondays following
the 8:00am Mass.
Rosary: After Daily Mass
Apostolado Hispano
Misa en Español: Los Sábados a las 7:00pm.
Bautizos: El 4 Sábado del mes durante la misa
en español. Los padres deben llamar a la
rectoría, (516)767-0781, al menos dos meses
antes.
Confesiones: Llamar y hacer cita (516)767-0781
Matrimonio: Parejas deben llamar a la rectoría,
(516)767-0781, al menos 6 meses antes de la
fecha del la boda.
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Monday, April 6th
8:00 a.m. The People of the Parish
& Sara Dimmler
Tuesday, April 7th
8:00 a.m. John Kennedy
Wednesday, April 8th
8:00 a.m. John Moreney
Alleluia! Christ is Risen and is
victorious over sin and death! We
are good stewards of our faith if, like
St. Paul, we share this good news
whenever and wherever we can.
Thursday, April 9th
8:00 a.m. Dorothy Gleason
Friday, April 10th
8:00 a.m. Vera Trainor
Saturday, April 11th
8:00 a.m. Jean Lalena
7:00 p.m. Hispanic Community
Sunday, April 12th
8:00 a.m. Patricia Ambrosino
10:00 a.m. Grace Larkin
11:30 a.m. Marion Schettino
Vicky Affrunti, Ryan Armstrong,
Ruth Anne Barret, Bree Bellavita,
Rose Bennett, Michele Bischoff,
Baby: Darian James Bogin, John Bradley, Virginia
Cantino, Raleigh Capozzi, Mary St. John Clark, Anne
Keily-Cohen, Maryann Dishuc, Michael DiLeo, Kyle
Faticone, Charlie Fertitta, Patrick Finnegan, Kathryn
Giulitti, Kathleen Grace, Florence Gramarossa, Marie
Hayes, Michael Katz, Rita Knizewski, Kathleen Lewis,
Pat Lopilato, Rita Marchese, Angela Mazzella, Norma
Mazzeo, Michael McCarvill, Elaina McLoughin,
Katherine Mitchelle, Don Mochwart, Melba Molson ,
Andy & Ronnie Mosby , Charles Murphy, Seraphina
O’Brien, Jesse Nesbit, Li O’Donnell, George O’Krepkie,
John Orr, Glenn Petersons, Gia Pometta, Elaine Poster,
Harold Poole, Vivian Puglisi, Nancy Scialpi, Diana
Schmeltzer, Justin Simeon, Jim Simonsen, Raymond
Shea, Amy Smith, Eileen Smith, Joan Smith, Linda Crum
Smith, Angela Starchich, Annie Tolentino, Carlos
Torres, Margaret Marie Trinko, Carla Vario, Marilyn
Zahn-Veritzan, Mary Whol, Andrew Wholykowski and
all who are homebound or have special needs.
SUNDAY COLLECTION
March 22nd: $5,803.00
Thank you for your generous sacrificial
giving! Your faithful sacrificial giving each
week helps Our Lady of Fatima to continue
our Pastoral Ministries and care for our
parish buildings.
Peace,
Fr. Steve
Mass Schedule
April 11th
&
April 12th
Saturday:
Sunday:
5:00 PM ~ Fr. Steve
7:00 PM ~ Misa Hispana
8:00 AM ~ Fr. Steve
10:00 AM ~ Fr. Steve
11:30 AM ~ Fr. Steve
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Worship
Readings for the Week
Monday, April 6th
 Acts 2:14, 22-23
 Matthew 28:8-15
Tuesday, April 7th
 Acts 2:36-41
 John 20:11-18
Wednesday, April 8th
 Acts 3:1-10
 Luke 24:13-35
Thursday, April 9th
 Acts 3:11-26
 Luke 24:35-48
Friday, April 10th
 Acts 4:1-12
 John 21:1-14
Saturday, April 11th
 Acts 4:13-21
 Mark 16:9-15
Sunday, April 12th, 2015
The II SUNDAY OF EASTER
First Reading: Acts 4:32-35

The first reading from the Acts of the
Apostles shows the community of believers
as being of one heart and mind in ensuring
that no one among them was in need.
Second Reading: 1 John 5:1-6

The second reading shows us that we
conquer the world through faith.
 Many thanks to Deacon Artie for leading our
Holy Hour on Thursday evenings during the season
of Lent.

THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!
Thanks to our Altar Servers, Lectors, Ministers of
Holy Communion, Ushers/Greeters, our Music
Ministry for all their help throughout Holy Week to
bring us to a blest Easter Sunday! Thanks to our
office staff for putting together the booklets for Holy
Thursday, Good Friday, and the Easter Vigil.
Thanks to the Spanish Music ministry for
participating in our bilingual celebration on Holy
Thursday. Thanks to all those who led Morning
Prayer and offered a reflection on Holy Thursday,
Good Friday, and Holy Saturday.
 The ADULT CONFIRMATION GROUP will
meet on Easter Monday, April 6th, at 7:15 PM in the
Parish Office.
 CENTERING PRAYER will be prayed on
SUNDAY, APRIL 12th, from 3:00 PM until 4:00 PM
in the CHURCH.
 DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY will be
celebrated on APRIL 12th. Divine Mercy Sunday will
be celebrated at St. Peter’s starting at 3:00 PM.
The prayer will begin with Exposition of the Blessed
Sacrament, the praying of the chaplet of Divine
Mercy, and will conclude with Benediction; it will be
a bilingual celebration. All are most welcome!
 LITURGICAL MINISTERS: There will be a
meeting for our Liturgical Ministers on THURSDAY,
APRIL 23rd. The meeting will be held in the
SACRISTY. Please come to either the 10:00 AM or
7:30 PM meeting.
Gospel Reading: John 20:19-31

In the Gospel, Christ is breathing on the
disciples, giving them the Holy Spirit and
the authority to forgive sins.
The reflection question for this week is:
The Risen Christ is always present with us but not
always noticed.
HOW CAN I BE MORE ATTENTIVE TO
CHRIST’S PRESENCE NOW?
 The SACRAMENT OF THE ANOINTING
OF THE SICK will be celebrated on SUNDAY,
APRIL 26th, at the 11:30 AM Mass. All are welcome
to celebrate this sacrament of healing and
forgiveness.
 The SACRAMENT OF PENANCE is
celebrated every SATURDAY from 4:00 PM until
4:45 PM. All are welcome to celebrate this
sacrament of healing, peace, and forgiveness.
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
Now shine on us your brightest ray.
The Great 50 Days of the Easter season
have now begun! For the coming 50 days we will
celebrate Easter. The celebration of Easter will
continue until the Feast of Pentecost (May 24th). On
the Feast of Pentecost we will celebrate the many
blessings that have been showered upon our parish
in our many different ministries. On Pentecost we
will also celebrate the sacrament of Confirmation
and First Eucharist for the adults who have been
meeting each month to prepare for this celebration.
During the Great 50 Days of Easter the children
who have been preparing to celebrate their First
Eucharist will celebrate their First Eucharist and our
young people who have been preparing for the
celebration of the sacrament of Confirmation will be
confirmed.

“It is an unusual word that is not native to
the English or even the Latin liturgical vocabulary;
the word Alleluia. As a matter of fact, it sounds less
like a meaningful word than the babbling of a child,
and when it is sung with many notes for the final
vowel, this impression becomes even stronger.
“Alleluia” does, of course, have a meaning. It is a
Hebrew word, and down the centuries, the church
has brought it with her, untranslated (like Amen), as
a product of Jewish soil from which she herself
sprang and a reminder of her earliest days. The
word is a cry of jubilation meaning ‘Praise the Lord,’
and occurs frequently in the psalms.
But the translation does not explain why the church
chose and retained this word from the Hebrew
language of prayer in order to express her Easter
jubilation, even though in later centuries her own
children did not understand the meaning. I think the
church meant to say; ‘In the presence of this
mystery that we celebrate on Easter, the mystery of
our redemption, our usual intelligible vocabulary is
inadequate; when faced with the superabundant
mercy of God we can only stammer in amazement
like children.
That is how it is with us Christians: As we gaze at
the Sun that has risen high over the darkness and
cold of our Good Friday, all the well-chosen words
are useless. We can only stammer out our Alleluia
of wonder and jubilation.” (Balthasar Fischer)

“O splendor of the Father’s light
That makes our daylight lucid, bright;
O Light of light and sun of day,
True Sun, break out on earth and shine
In radiance with your light divine;
By dazzling of your Spirit’s might,
Oh, give our jaded senses light.
The Father sends his Son, our Lord,
To be his bright and shining Word;
Come, Lord, ride out your gleaming course
And be our dawn, our light’s true source.”
(Ambrose, Fourth century)
Administration

FAITH DIRECT: Please consider helping
Our Lady of Fatima Parish to save some money by
switching to FAITH DIRECT. It makes sure that
your weekly sacrificial support of the parish is here
no matter what the weather is like or if you have to
be away for the weekend. It helps simplify your
giving and also cuts down our use of paper
envelopes. You can sign up online by going to
www.faithdirect.net. Our parish code is NY303. You
can also sign up by mailing an enrollment form
which is available in the parish office.
 THE CATHOLIC MINISTRIES APPEAL:
Please help our parish reach its goal. This year our
goal is $39,600. Our hope is that as many
parishioners as possible participate in this annual
appeal which helps thousands of people on Long
Island who turn to the diocese and local parishes
for assistance. Your financial support of the
Catholic Ministries Appeal helps not only our
diocese but also our very own parish provide vital
pastoral care programs to those who are in need.
 The STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE will
meet on TUESDAY, APRIL 7th, at 7:30 PM in the
SACRISTY.
 The COMMUNICATION COMMITTEE will
meet on THURSDAY, APRIL 9th, at 7:00 PM in the
PARISH OFFICE.
 The PASTORAL COUNCIL will meet on
Wednesday APRIL 15th, at 7:30 PM in the
RECTORY.
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
PARISH TRUSTEES will meet on
SATURDAY, APRIL 18th, at 10:00 AM in the
PARISH OFFICE.

ANNUAL PARISH RAFFLE: The drawing
for the winner of our ANNUAL PARISH RAFFLE
will take place at our annual brunch at the Port
Washington Yacht Club on Sunday, May 17th. The
prize is $10,000 (provided we sell all 300 chances).
Each chance is $100 and only 300 chances will be
sold. Information about the raffle has been mailed
to our parishioners. If, by mistake, you haven’t
received the information in the mail, please call the
Parish Office. Please support this annual parish
fund raiser.
 PARISH FUND RAISING APPEAL: During
the next coming weeks you will receive a letter in
the mail describing the work of our threefold
appeal: the Restoration of our Church, Faith
Formation and Parish Social Ministry. Please take
time to read the letter and consider how you can
help us reach our goal so that we can bring our
dreams for our parish to a reality. We have been
very blessed for these 65 years. With the financial
support of all our parishioners we will be able to
continue to proclaim the gospel message through
our Faith Formation programs and our Parish
Social Ministry programs as well as to restore our
beautiful church.
Community Life
Dear Friends,
The Lord is Risen! Let us rejoice and be glad!
Alleluia! Alleluia! The great feast of Easter is
upon us. The days of Lent and Holy Week have
led us to this great feast of the Resurrection.
Several weeks ago, when I was starting to
prepare for Easter, I read a commentary in
CELEBRATION about the feast of Easter. It
opened with story that was told by the author
Karl Knudsen that caught my attention and my
imagination. It goes something like this: “Years
ago an old municipal lamplighter, engaged in
putting out the street lamps one by one, was met
by a reporter who asked him if he ever grew
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weary of his work? After all, it was a lonely job
and the night was cold and damp. ‘Never am I
cheerless,’ said the old man, ‘for there is always
a light ahead of me to lead me on.’ ‘But what do
you have to cheer you, when you have put out
the last light?’ asked the news writer. ‘Then
comes the dawn,’ said the lamplighter.”
The writer continues: “What if the same
questions were put to Jesus? One light after
another did he put out: the lamp of popular
acclaim, the lamp of patriotic approval, the lamp
of ecclesiastical conformity; all for the sake of
God’s love, which burned in his heart and
showed him the way. At last even the lamp of his
life was to flicker out on a hill called Calvary.
What then? We hear his voice: ‘Into your
hands, I commend my spirit.’ And then came the
dawn.”
“Because all did not end at Calvary, because the
cross was but a passage to everlasting life, we
celebrate today the Christ who lives and by
whom arising, a new day has dawned for all of
humankind.” The scripture commentator
continues: “In today’s first reading, the formerly
fearful Peter proclaims the good news of Jesus’
death and resurrection, hoping to draw unto
Jesus those who had not been willing to believe
or be transformed by faith. Peter’s words reach
across the centuries and invite us to renew our
commitment to Jesus, the light of the world. Our
belonging to Jesus precludes any hopelessness or
pessimism; any hiding or wandering aimlessly in
the dark. That kind of darkness has no place in
the Christian heart.”
“Paul, in today’s second reading from his
Corinthians correspondence, challenges us to
clean house. Get rid of malice and wickedness so
as to make room for sincerity and truth. Christ,
our light, will aid us in discerning what should
go and what should stay. Christ will also
strengthen our resolve and inspire in us an even
greater passion to believe in the Gospel and live
in accord with it.”
“In today’s Gospel, we read the original ending
of Mark, where the two Mary and Salome arrive
at the tomb to anoint the body of Jesus. Theirs
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was a sad and difficult task, but their love for
Jesus urged them on. Notice that they did not
expect to find anything except the deceased
Jesus. They had no idea that there could be an
alternative.” Yet we proclaim on this Easter that
there is indeed an alternative. We proclaim that
the love of God has indeed conquered death and
showered upon us the gift of eternal life! We,
indeed, are called to become messengers of the
Easter message. “We cannot be fearful and
remain silent, for the reality of Jesus Risen
compels us to witness with our lips and our
lives.”
Pope Francis has said: “Moved by Jesus’
example, we are to enter fully into the fabric of
society, sharing the lives of all, listening to their
concerns, helping them materially and spiritually
in their needs, rejoicing with those who rejoice,
weeping with those who weep; arm in arm with
others, we are committed to building a new
world. But we are so, not from a sense of
obligation, not a burdensome duty, but as the
result of a personal decision which brings joy
and gives meaning to our lives.” (The Joy of the
Gospel).
And so on this Easter we resolve to be the light of
the world, to be the presence of the Risen Lord.
The Lord is Risen indeed! Alleluia! Alleluia!
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join other parishioners in the Parish Center after
Mass.
 ANNUAL PARISH BRUNCH – Please save
the date. Our Annual Parish Brunch will be held on
SUNDAY, MAY 17th, at the Port Washington Yacht
Club. It will be a wonderful afternoon with great
food and wonderful company. The cost remains the
same: $55 a person.

SAVE THE DATE: Attention all High School
Graduate for 2015: There will be a Mass of
Thanksgiving for all Our Lady of Fatima Parish High
School graduates on SUNDAY, JUNE 14th, at the
11:30 AM Mass. The Mass will be followed by a
brunch in the backyard of the Rectory for the
graduates and their families.
ANNIVERSARY
MASSWe are planning to have
a wedding anniversary Mass on
Sunday, April 19th, at the 11:30 AM
Mass.
This Mass is for all those
couples who are celebrating a significant anniversary
this year. You decide if it is a special one for you. If you
would like to be part of this celebration and/or would
like to help with the planning, please call or email Jane
Candido at 883-8032 or [email protected] as soon
as possible.
Peace,
Fr. Steve

HOSPITALITY SUNDAY our next
Hospitality Sunday will be APRIL 19th. Please come
to our PARISH CENTER after Mass for fellowship
and some great refreshments. Many thanks to the
Pastoral Council members who will host this
coming Hospitality Sunday.

Many thanks to all who came to the SEDER
SUPPER last week. Many thanks to all those who
helped prepare our Seder Supper and to Roy
Schneider who was our leader for the evening.
 NEW PARISHIONERS: Welcome all new
parishioners! Please come to either the 10:00 AM
or 11:30 AM Mass on the weekend of April 19th and
Living Stewardship
We are grateful this week for all stewards in our
parish whose lives reflect the joy of Christ’s
Resurrection.
Faith Formation
 The READING GROUP will meet on
Sunday, April 26th. The book for April will be
RECLAIMING FRANCIS: HOW THE SAINT AND
THE POPE ARE RENEWING THE CHURCH by
Charles M. Murphy. All are most welcome.
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
Please remember to pray for those who will
celebrate their First Communion and Confirmation
in May. Please also pray for the four adults who are
preparing to celebrate their First Eucharist and
Confirmation on Pentecost.
Outreach
Parish Social Ministry
FOOD PANTRY – Thank you to all those who
have donated to Our Lady of Fatima Food Pantry.
Please remember to check the expiration
dates on all your donated items.
Toiletries are always welcome! 
CaringHands Corner
The rock was pulled aside and
there was no one in the tomb.
Everyone said “HE IS RISEN!”
Where do we find him? Did we
check the road to Emmaus? How
about the river where we fish or the
upper room? Remember when we gathered for our meal
and He appeared to us in the locked room? Are we even
looking for Him? How could we not…and then again, do
we really care? Of course we do! We are people of faith.
There is one place we haven’t looked. It is time to look
into our hearts. He is with us 24-7 as they say today.
He never left us. If we don’t see Him or feel Him, it is
because we have moved away.
Lent had brought us back to that place…the
Resurrection. Jesus died on the cross for us. After 3 days
he returns to us and resides in our hearts. What do we
do now? We follow Him. He has called us to be His
disciples. Our hearts are bursting with His love and it is
time to act. Remember our Sick, Homebound, in
Hospitals, Rehab and Hospice in your prayers. Start
today Easter Sunday as they are waiting.
“He is not here for He has risen.” (Matthew 5:6)
Thinking of you at this time of year when the earth is
coming alive again, blooming bright with new life. May
your spirit rejoice and you heart be full on this glorious
Easter Day. May Christ’s blessings be yours as you
follow him every day of your life!
Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!
Easter Love from all the staff of the CaringHands
Card Ministry and CaringHands Prayer Chain.
UN MENSAJE DE NUESTRO
PARROCO
Queridos amigos,
El Señor ha resucitado! Gocémonos y alegrémonos!
¡Aleluya! ¡Aleluya! La gran fiesta de Pascua ha
llegado. Los días de la Cuaresma y la Semana Santa
nos han llevado a esta gran fiesta de la
Resurrección.
Hace varias semanas, cuando yo estaba empezando
a prepararme para la Pascua, leí un comentario en
CELEBRATION acerca de la fiesta de Pascua. Se
abrió con una historia contada por el autor, Karl
Knudsen, que llamó mi atención y mi imaginación.
Parece así: "Hace años un viejo farolero municipal,
dedicada a la extinción de las lámparas de la calle,
una por una, se encontró con un reportero que le
preguntó si a veces se cansó de su trabajo? Era un
trabajo solitario y por la noche se hizo frío y fue
húmeda. "Nunca estoy triste", dijo el anciano, "ya
que siempre hay una luz delante de mí para
llevarme adelante.” “Pero ¿qué es lo que tienes para
animarte, cuando tienes que apagar la última luz?",
preguntó el reportero. "Luego viene el amanecer,"
dijo el farolero".
El escritor continúa: "¿Qué pasaría si se pusieron a
Jesús las mismas preguntas? Él apagó una luz tras
otra: la lámpara de la aclamación popular, la
lámpara de aprobación patriótica, la lámpara de
conformidad eclesiástica; todo por el amor a Dios,
que ardía en su corazón y le mostró el camino.
Últimamente aún la lámpara de su vida parpadeó en
una colina llamada Calvario. ¿Pues, qué? Oímos su
voz: ‘En tus manos encomiendo mi espíritu.’ Y
luego llegó el amanecer".
"A causa de que no todo terminó en el Calvario, a
causa de que la cruz no era más que un paso a la
vida eterna, celebramos hoy el Cristo que vive y,
por su resurrección, un nuevo día ha amanecido
para toda la humanidad." El comentarista sobre las
Escrituras sigue: "En la primera lectura de hoy,
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Pedro, quien era tan temeroso, proclama la buena
noticia de la muerte y resurrección de Jesús,
esperando atraer a Jesús los que no habían estado
dispuestos a creer o ser transformados por la fe. Las
palabras de Pedro se extienden a través de los siglos
y nos invitan a renovar nuestro compromiso con
Jesús, la luz del mundo. Nuestra pertenencia a Jesús
se opone a cualquier desesperanza o pesimismo,
cualquier escondite o vagabundeo sin rumbo en la
oscuridad. Ese tipo de oscuridad no tiene lugar en el
corazón cristiano. "
"Pablo, en la segunda lectura de hoy, tomada de su
primera carta a los Corintios, nos desafía a limpiar
la casa. Tiren la malicia y la maldad a fin de dejar
espacio para la sinceridad y la verdad. Cristo,
nuestra luz, nos ayudará a discernir lo que debe irse
y lo que debe quedarse. Cristo también va a
fortalecer nuestra determinación e inspirar en
nosotros una pasión aún mayor para creer en el
Evangelio y vivir de acuerdo con el."
"En el evangelio de hoy, leemos el final original de
Marcos, donde las dos Marías y Salomé llegan al
sepulcro para ungir el cuerpo de Jesús. Su tarea fue
triste y difícil, pero su amor para con Jesús les instó
a hacerla. Noten que no esperaban encontrar nada
excepto a Jesús fallecido. No tenían ninguna idea de
que podría ser una alternativa." Sin embargo,
proclamamos en esta Pascua que verdaderamente
existe una alternativa. Proclamamos que el amor de
Dios en verdad ha vencido la muerte y derramado
sobre nosotros el don de la vida eterna. De hecho,
nosotros somos llamados a ser mensajeros del
mensaje de Pascua. "No podemos tener miedo y
permanecer callado, porque la realidad de Jesús
resucitado nos obliga a dar testimonio con nuestros
labios y nuestras vidas."
El Papa Francisco ha dicho: "Movidos por el
ejemplo de Jesús, vamos a entrar completamente en
el tejido de la sociedad, compartiendo la vida de
todos, escuchando sus inquietudes, ayudándoles
material y espiritualmente en sus necesidades,
regocijándonos con los que se alegran, llorando con
los que lloran; del brazo con los demás, somos
comprometidos a construir un mundo nuevo. Pero
así somos, no por un sentido de obligación, no por
un deber pesado, sino como el resultado de una
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decisión personal que trae alegría y da sentido a
nuestras vidas". (La Alegría del Evangelio).
Así en esta Pascua resolvemos ser la luz del mundo,
la presencia del Señor Resucitado. El Señor ha
resucitado! ¡Aleluya! ¡Aleluya!
Paz,
Padre Steve
The Diocese of Rockville Centre
Golden Wedding Liturgy
This spring, couples that have been married fifty
years or more will be honored at liturgies on
Sunday, April 19th, at the Church of St.
Lawrence the Martyr in Sayville and on Sunday,
April 26th, at the Church of Maria Regina in
Seaford. Both liturgies will begin at 2:30 PM.
Couples may register for ONE liturgy.
Registration forms and complete instructions can be
obtained at the rectory.
Registration must be received by the Office of
Worship by April 6th, for the April 19th liturgy and
by April 13th, for the April 26th liturgy.
There will be additional celebrations in the fall for
those who may find that more convenient. If you
have any questions you may call (516)678-5800
Extension 207.
There will be reserved seating for the registered
couples only. Family and friends will be seated on a
first come – first served basis.
After the liturgy, there will be an opportunity to
have a photo taken with the celebrating bishop if
you wish.
You will be mailed a complimentary photo and
certificate approximately four to six weeks after the
liturgy.
Please mail completed form to:
Office of Worship Diocese of Rockville Centre
P.O. Box 9023
Rockville Centre, New York 11570
April 5, 2015
APOSTOLADO HISPANO
Parroquia de Nuestra Señora de
Fátima
Declaración de Misión Parroquial
Arraigados firmemente en nuestra
tradición católica romana, nosotros, la
parroquia de Nuestra Señora de Fátima,
somos una comunidad de creyentes que
acoge a todos, cuida de todos e incluye a
todos.
Intentamos dar evidencia del amor de
Cristo para todos en nuestras vidas, en
nuestra comunidad y en todo nuestro
mundo.
Nos esforzamos en continuar la misión de
Jesús por medio de nuestra devoción y
por medio de nuestros programas de
educación, espiritualidad y justicia social
y en nuestro compromiso de
corresponsabilidad de la vida parroquial.
Somos una parroquia colaboradora,
diversa y multicultural, dedicada a
extenderse a todo el pueblo de,
especialmente a los más necesitados.
¡Todos son bienvenidos a esta parroquia!
ASSISTENCIA PARROQUIAL
SEMANALES – Por favor, continúen
ayudándonos y hagan un esfuerzo de traer al
menos una lata de comida cuando vengan a la isa.
Haría una gran diferencia para nuestra despensa.
Necesitamos tuna, salsa para espagueti, cereal,
aceite, frijoles, lentejas, garbanzos, macarrones
con queso, frutas y vegetales enlatados, arroz,
mantequilla de maní, jugo. Mil gracias por su apoyo
tan grande.
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 Ministros Hispanos – Todos los ministros
hispanos (Lectores, Ministros de Eucaristía,
Consejo Hispano, Acomodadores, y Músicos) tiene
una reunión con el Padre Steve el martes, 21 de
abril, comenzando a las 7:00 PM en la Iglesia.
 Voluntarios – Nuestra Parroquia esta en
necesidad de Ministros de Eucaristía, Miembros
para el Consejo Hispano, Monaguillos/as o algún
tipo de servicio comunitario. Si usted está
interesado en dar Comunión durante la Misa
Hispana o ser un Lector para leer durante la Misa,
o tal vez quiere que su hijo/a sirva a Dios, por
favor, llame al (516)883-6910 y hable con José
para más información.

ALMUERZO ANUAL PARROQUIAL –
Guarde la fecha para nuestro Almuerzo Anual que
se celebrará el Domingo, 17 de mayo, en el Port
Washington Yacht Club. Será una tarde
maravillosa con buena comida y compañía
maravillosa. El costo es el mismo del año pasado:
$55 por persona (Adulto, Niños, y Mayores).
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Cuatro claves para vivir la Cuaresma como
tiempo de gracia
Necesita oración, quiere que oremos por
usted? Haga click aquí.
El cristianismo no es una regla sin alma, un
prontuario de observancias formales para
gente que pone la cara buena de la
hipocresía para esconder un corazón vacío
de caridad. El cristianismo es la “carne”
misma de Cristo que se inclina sobre el que
sufre sin avergonzarse. Para explicar esta
contraposición, el Santo Padre retomó el
diálogo del Evangelio de hoy entre Jesús y
los doctores de la ley, que critican a los
discípulos por el hecho de no respetar el
ayuno, a diferencia de ellos y de los
fariseos que en cambio lo practican mucho.
El hecho, objetó el Pontífice, es que los
doctores de la ley habían transformado la
observancia de los Mandamientos en una
“formalidad”, cambiando la “vida religiosa”
en “una ética” y olvidando su raíz, o sea
“una historia de salvación, de elección, de
alianza”:
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Jesus, the Light of the World,
came so we could find our way to
God...
Jesus, the Lamb of God,
died upon the cross so we could
receive the Salvation of God.
Jesus, the Bright and Morning Star,
rose from the dead so we could live
forever with God.
"May the God of Hope fill you with all joy
and peace as you trust in Him, so that you
may overflow with hope by the power of the
Holy Spirit" (Romans 15:13)
As we celebrate the glorious feast of Our
Risen Lord, please know that you are helping
us in bringing God's saving message to our
elderly brothers and sisters. May your heart be
filled with the promise of the resurrected
Lord. We wish you and your loved ones a
very blessed Easter.
Sr. Celine Thérèse & the Little Sisters of the Poor
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